Compound Words with 'Bone': Definitions & Examples

Backbone - the column of bones along the back of a person or animal, forming a supporting framework for the body and protecting the spinal cord.

Bonemeal - a fertilizer made from ground-up animal bones.

Bonehead - a stupid person.

Bonfire - a large fire, especially one built outdoors.

Bone-dry - completely dry.

Bonemarrow - the soft tissue that fills the cavity of a bone.

Bonemouth - the opening of a bone.